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YOUNGSTOWN Rape suspect to get 2nd evaluation
The defendant faces life in prison if he's convicted of any of the 25 counts of rape. By BOB
HEALTH W. Nile virus found in Mercer Co. crow
The virus has now shown up in four western Pennsylvania counties. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
COLUMBIANA COUNTY Officials seek ruling on law
East Palestine wants to annex property and develop it for homes. By NORMAN LEIGH VINDICATOR
State chips in $25 million for Lordstown make-over
GM said it will spend $500 million upgrading its assembly plant and an additional $50 million on its
Traficant look-alikes in spotlight
The imprisoned congressman was popular at Cafaro Field in absentia, and won a mock election. By
Decision means new life for Valley, state leaders say
GM said it will spend $500 million upgrading its assembly plant and an additional $150 million on
Crow found in Hempfield puts Mercer County on list
The virus has now shown up in four western Pennsylvania counties. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
CONGRESSIONAL RACES Strickland, Ryan to cooperate
The two congressional candidates plan to make more public appearances together. By DAVID SKOLNICK
HEALTH W. Nile virus found in crow in Mercer Co.
The virus has now shown up in four western Pennsylvania counties. By HAROLD GWIN VINDICATOR
NOTICES
NOTICES BASEBALL BB Rooners -- has scheduled tryouts for the fall and summer 2003 teams. For
TRUMBULL COUNTY Commissioners approve plan to bid contracts for jail food
One commissioner said he suggested the bidding procedure three years ago. WARREN -- Trumbull
Kings sign Clark
Kings sign Clark When Keon Clark was cut loose by Toronto three weeks ago, he could have gone
NEW CASTLE, PA. Ellport man takes plea deal in case involving dead baby
He faces a maximum sentence of nine years in prison and a $20,000 fine. NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- A man
COLUMBIANA Heartland uses program to help pupils
About 11 of 30 pupils tested will participate in the new program. COLUMBIANA -- Heartland
YOUNGSTOWN Man accused of murder says he was assaulted by deputies
The sheriff's department will investigate. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR. VINDICATOR STAFF WRITER
NEWTON FALLS Commissioners deny annexation request
WARREN -- Trumbull County commissioners have turned down an appeal from developers to annex 35 acres
The Vindicator asked its hundreds of News Contacts Wednesday for their thoughts on GM's decision to
The Vindicator asked its hundreds of News Contacts Wednesday for their thoughts on GM's decision to
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Arsonist gets 2 years
Arsonist gets 2 years WARREN -- A 40-year-old Liberty man who pleaded guilty to a charge of
Marshall Street Bridge closes while workers do inspection
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Marshall Street Bridge, between Oak Hill Avenue and Front Street, was closed
Support businesses breathe sigh of relief
One local business owner said his store would never have survived without GM Lordstown. By SHERRI
YOUNGSTOWN | Design board The city's Design Review Commission handled these items Thursday:
Talked about needing lead time before meetings to review projects. Member Joseph Ohr asked that the
DIANE MAKAR MURPHY Armed with rapier wits, they breached security
I was seated inside Cleveland Hopkins International Airport with my son Josh, waiting for a plane to
WARREN City fire captain to become chief
The new chief said opening a fire station on the city's southeast side is one of his goals. By
COLUMBUS Motion defends election decision
The state's legal filing avoids the fact that the governor is compelled to hold a special election,
BIRTHS
BIRTHS St. Elizabeth Beth Knight, 4566 Woodhurst Drive, Austintown, twins: boy and girl, Aug. 9.
YOUNGSTOWN Diversion program gets drivers who lost licenses back on track
Charges are dismissed if a defendant completes terms of the program and gets a license. By JoANNE
SHARON, PA. Bids for access road are under estimate
Sharon has $425,000 available in state grant funds to pay for the work. SHARON, Pa. -- The city
"About 80 percent of my business, probably more if you consider the trickle-down effect, comes from
"About 80 percent of my business, probably more if you consider the trickle-down effect, comes from
Julie Piersant to be bride of Joe S. Charif
Donald Piersant of Boardman and Julia Piersant of Austintown are announcing the engagement of their
YOUNGSTOWN Jury gets case of man charged with murder
The defense says someone else did it. The prosecutor says that doesn't matter. By BOB JACKSON
BOARDMAN Residents agree to pay for part of traffic survey
Trustees are waiting on the residents to come forward with the money. By JOHN W. GOODWIN JR.
Teens charged with stealing gas caps
Teens charged with stealing gas caps YOUNGSTOWN -- Three 16-year-old Ursuline High School students
SHARON SCHOOLS Cost rises for asbestos removal
Change orders have raised the cost of asbestos removal by nearly 30 percent. By HAROLD GWIN
A Scrapper skid-snapper
By JAYME RAMSON VINDICATOR SPORTS STAFF NILES -- Good things happen in baseball when a team has
MAHONING COUNTY
MAHONING COUNTY Marriage licenses Michael J. Howard, 22, of 827 Terraview Drive, Boardman, and
Plan aims to change lives
Focus of the program is to help the tenants someday become homeowners. By ROGER G. SMITH CITY
YOUNGSTOWN Judge sentences man for drug possession
YOUNGSTOWN -- A dozen of the Ayers Street Playas have gone to prison for their roles in the East
Bush needs to make far stronger case for invasion
Opinion: Bush needs to make far stronger case for invasion EDITOR: So the United States is going to send
Good news has many breathing easier these days
One local business owner said his store would never have survived without GM Lordstown. By SHERRI
OUT-OF-TOWN BIRTHS
XDr. Marc P. and Bethe A. (Marva) Orlando of Mason are announcing the birth of their fourth child, a
WARREN Man pleads guilty to rape, faces jail
The prosecutor dropped three rape charges in exchange for the defendant's guilty plea. By PEGGY
YSU runners face challenging schedule
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Youngstown State men's and women's cross country teams will face a challenging
Traficant look-alikes in the spotlight at Cafaro Field
The imprisoned congressman was popular at Cafaro Field in absentia, and won a mock election. By
NEW CASTLE State approval allows start on $30M high school project
Work on a new band shelter, to replace one destroyed by arsonists, was to begin today. By LAURE
Making call on Traficant Night
NILES -- Minor league baseball is well known for its outlandish promotions. The Mahoning Valley
Authorities probe death of man killed in blast
Authorities probe death of man killed in blast NEW CASTLE, Pa. -- Authorities in New York are
YOUNGSTOWN Flask drops move for bankruptcy
The attorney general's office objected to the withdrawal of bankruptcy protection. By DAVID
DeGenaro-Flasher wedding date is announced
POLAND -- Lynda DeGenaro of Poland is announcing plans for the wedding of her daughter, Christine L.
Bonds cracks 600, but his future could depend on strike
Opinion: When Barry Bonds sent his 600th homer into the bleachers at his home field in San Francisco last
Fair exhibit to honor Tuskegee airmen
Fair exhibit to honor Tuskegee airmen COLUMBUS -- The Ohio Commission on African-American Males,
Madden-Komara engagement is announced
YOUNGSTOWN -- Amy Yvette Madden and Timothy Komara, both of Youngstown, are announcing their
Dealers anticipate better car
A new line of small cars coming to the Lordstown General Motors plant will replace the Chevy
Babe Ruth All-Stars beat Jefferson, 11-9
ABBEVILLE, La. -- The Youngstown Babe Ruth 13-year-old All Star team defeated Jefferson Parish
General Motors has been talking about bringing a new small-car line to Lordstown for years. An
General Motors has been talking about bringing a new small-car line to Lordstown for years. An
Parents announce Sears-Johnson wedding plans
MINERAL RIDGE -- Plans for the early autumn wedding of Stephanie Sears and Jeff Johnson are being
Wedding planned by Julie Helal, William Kay
ASHLAND -- Plans for the forthcoming marriage of Julie Helal, 654 Woodduck Court, Columbus, and
Thanks again, GM, and thanks to many others
Opinion: Yesterday's page one headline read Thanks, GM, and rightfully so. The Mahoning Valley heaved a
AIN AL-HILWEH
AIN AL-HILWEH Key factions Key factions in the Ain al-Hilweh conflict: Fatah. Headed by
Howland will use funds for preserve
HOWLAND -- Township trustees plan to expand a 200-acre wildlife preserve with $600,000 in funds
YOUNGSTOWN Public works official proposes string of sewer rate increases
The first sewer rate increase would take effect Oct. 1 and be in addition to increases approved
BOYS GOLF
BOYS GOLF SOUTH RANGE 161, CAMPBELL 186 (at Lake Front) South Range (1-0) -- Nick Opritza 35,